Editor's Note Once again, the Philippines finds itself in the middle of election season mired by political turmoil, scandals, and controversies. Campaign jingles can be heard on the streets twice a day and posters of seemingly ageless politikos are plastered all over the shanties in the Metro. A good number of candidates, both from the … Continue reading Beyond San Beda, Volume L, Second Issue
Called to Serve: Insights into Public Service
Written by Ella Marie M. Mercado, Micah Marie F. Naadat, and Maria Georgina T. Silva When one thinks of public service, the image that often comes to mind is that of a traditional politician—one who is adorned by a myriad of supporters in campaign sorties, along with tarpaulins consisting of witty slogans to capture the … Continue reading Called to Serve: Insights into Public Service
Lights, Camera, Action: The Tulfos’ Political Play
Written by Jaira Lou V. Batangan and Shenellyn P. Pineda In the bustling world of Philippine media, one surname stands out for its blend of controversy and charisma: Tulfo. From the airwaves to the halls of Congress, the Tulfo family transitioned from being mere TV personalities to formidable political figures. Their rise has sparked a … Continue reading Lights, Camera, Action: The Tulfos’ Political Play
Atty. Raya B. Villacorta: She Didn’t Chase the Top–She Became It
Written by Mary Philline C. Rodriguez and Allysa Ann G. Tenefrancia Bar Chairperson Justice Mario V. Lopez was suspensefully announcing the Top 20 Bar 2024 Topnotchers when at the midpoint, he called her—Raya B. Villacorta, the San Beda University College of Law 2024 Batch Valedictorian— as part of this year’s bar topnotchers. Long before she … Continue reading Atty. Raya B. Villacorta: She Didn’t Chase the Top–She Became It
Human Rights Watch: 2025 Elections: The Ballot and the Bullet
Written by Carlo Alfonso S. Sales and Louise Alexandra Dia “My father was shot dead right in front of my eyes.” These are the harrowing words of the daughter of re-electionist Rizal, Cagayan Mayor Joel Ruma, who was gunned down during a campaign sortie on April 23, 2025. Calling for justice, she described how gunshots … Continue reading Human Rights Watch: 2025 Elections: The Ballot and the Bullet
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